Technology Contract Manager

BOOTS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Greater London seeks a Technology Contract Manager to optimize technology contracts across the organization. This role involves managing contract lifecycles, negotiating renewals, and ensuring compliance with internal policies. Ideal candidates will have experience in contract management within IT and strong organizational skills. The position is permanent with attractive benefits, including employee discounts and flexible benefits schemes.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free counselling and support

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management within technology or IT environments.
• Ability to interpret contractual language and identify risks.

Responsibilities

• Support management and optimization of technology contracts.
• Maintain and update the technology contract repository.
• Support negotiations with technology vendors for favorable terms.
• Ensure adherence to contractual obligations and licensing terms.
• Analyze contract spend to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Contract management

Software licensing understanding

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

Contract management tools

Job description

Role: Technology Contract Manager
Contract: Permanent
Location: Nottingham
Recruitment Partner: Kershia Broughton

What you'll be doing:

The Technology Contract Manager will support the management and optimization of technology contracts across the organization. Working under the guidance of the Senior Technology Contract Manager, this role will focus on ensuring compliance, cost efficiency, and value delivery from technology agreements. The position will collaborate with IT service owners, Procurement, and Legal teams to manage contract lifecycles, negotiate renewals, and maintain accurate records of contractual obligations.

Key responsibilities:

• Contract Administration
  
  • Maintain and update the technology contract repository, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
  • Track contract milestones, renewals, and expirations to avoid service disruption.
  • Assist in drafting and reviewing technology contracts in collaboration with Procurement and Legal.
• Vendor Engagement
  • Support negotiations with technology vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
  • Act as a liaison between vendors and internal stakeholders for contract-related queries.
• Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure adherence to contractual obligations and licensing terms.
  • Monitor compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare documentation for audits and internal reviews.
• Financial & Performance Analysis
  • Analyze contract spend and identify opportunities for cost savings.
  • Provide insights on vendor performance and recommend improvements.
• Collaboration
  • Work closely with IT service owners to understand technology requirements.
  • Partner with Procurement and Legal to align contracts with business objectives.

What you'll need to have (our must-haves):

• Experience in contract management within technology or IT environments.
• Understanding of software licensing / hardware / technology service models and technology procurement processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret contractual language and identify risks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management tools.

It would be great if you also have:

• Familiarity with major software vendors and market trends.
• Knowledge of IT service management principles.
• Exposure to negotiation processes and commercial analysis.

Behaviours:

• Detail-Oriented - Maintains accuracy and thoroughness in managing contracts.
• Collaborative - Works effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive - Anticipates issues and takes action to prevent risks.
• Commercial Awareness - Understands the financial impact of contractual decisions.
• Continuous Improvement - Seeks opportunities to enhance processes and outcomes.

Rewards designed for you:

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

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A bit about us:

At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

What's next:

If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.

We hope to hear from you soon.

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